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Why volcanoes erupt violently
Volcanoes like Fuego erupt when pressure builds up beneath the Earth's crust as magma rises. Gases trapped inside expand rapidly, forcing molten rock and ash into the air and down slopes. In this story, the eruption forced officials to take urgent safety measures to protect nearby villagers from the dangerous debris.
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